Abstract
This study aimed to explore the effect of sex and force level on grip force reproduction in healthy adults by conducting a force reproduction task. Participants (n = 28) were instructed to replicate a range of reference grip force levels (10-130N in 10N increments). We found that women (absolute error: 16.2 ± 8.7N) replicated these force levels more accurately than men (absolute error: 23.1 ± 9.5N) at higher force levels (90-130N). Furthermore, the force reproductions were most accurate at the 30-50N range for men and the 50-60N range for women. These results may offer significant insights into the higher rates of musculoskeletal disorders among women, enabling researchers and clinicians to design novel interventions and tools that can improve grip force perception and reduce hand injury rates in both men and women.
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